Strolling Thunder Participant Information

Almost there! The information on this page is a resource for you as you prepare for Strolling Thunder!

If you have any questions, please reach out to your Strolling Thunder liaison:

Travel Tips

Travel and Packing Tips Driving Tips

Checking in for your flights: In the confirmation email from our travel agent (Travel, Inc.) there should be an airline confirmation number or code. Use that number or code to check in for your flights using the airline’s website or app.

Strolling Thunder tasks to do today:

 

  • Complete relevant forms. We sent you a participant survey and waivers to sign via email.
  • Look out for your gift card in the mail. It will be in a plan white envelope.
  • Register for upcoming virtual happy hours.
  • Practice sharing your story. We are just a few weeks away from your meetings with Members of Congress. Ensure you are prepared and confident in sharing your story. Reach out to your family liaison if you would like some practice time with us!
  • Post on social media. Share with your social networks that you’re coming to DC to represent your state at Strolling Thunder!

Event Schedule

Sunday, May 18

12 – 8 p.m.                Registration, Hilton Grand Ballroom Foyer

(Stop by the Strolling Thunder table to register and pick up materials)

Monday, May 19

8:30 – 10 a.m.           Welcome Breakfast, Hilton                                               

10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. Advocacy Training, Hilton

(travel companion and kids will have free time) 

2 – 5 p.m.                  Sightseeing Tour, buses leave from Hilton

(limited to pre-identified families) 

6 – 7:30 p.m.            Pajama Party (optional), Hilton

Tuesday, May 20

7 – 9:30 a.m.            Breakfast, Hilton

8 a.m. – 5 p.m.        Meetings on Capitol Hill

12 – 1 p.m.                 Rally, Upper Senate Park

5:30 – 7 p.m.            Family Dinner, Hilton

Videos and Webinars

Miss a training webinar or want to go back and watch again? The recordings are all posted below!

Watch the WELCOME VIDEO

Watch the STORY TELLING webinar recording

Watch the TRAVEL & MEETING PREP webinar recording

  • Passcode: 4!UkXNTw

Watch the SOCIAL MEDIA webinar recording 

  • Passcode: @Wr6aDb7

Watch the MEDIA webinar recording

  • Passcode: h3E&4$D7